as in displeasure
refusal to accept as right or desirable
thus far, every one of her choices for college has met with her parents' disapproval
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Recent Examples of disapproval
That’s basically as much disapproval as any president.
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NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
The plan has drawn disapproval from members of the public and ire from architectural and conservation groups, one of which sued to block it back in December.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, faced with growing US public disapproval and pressure from anxious financial markets, a defensive Trump with no clear exit strategy appears to be looking for a face-saving way out of his Iranian adventure, even if that means leaving behind a regional mess for others to try and clean up.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Sammy , Ghana To raise eyebrows means to cause other people to react with surprise or mild disapproval.
—britannica.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
The plan has drawn disapproval from members of the public and ire from architectural and conservation groups, one of which sued to block it back in December.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, faced with growing US public disapproval and pressure from anxious financial markets, a defensive Trump with no clear exit strategy appears to be looking for a face-saving way out of his Iranian adventure, even if that means leaving behind a regional mess for others to try and clean up.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Sammy , Ghana To raise eyebrows means to cause other people to react with surprise or mild disapproval.
—britannica.com, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disapproval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproval
Noun
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Gritting his teeth after the New York Rangers scored their third goal, the Washington Capitals netminder couldn’t hide his displeasure.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Auriemma wasn’t finished showing his displeasure.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the interview, which took place before the Colbert episode aired, the two figures talked about traditional folk music, Plant’s dislike of sea shanties, and the differences between English and American music.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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The company said the legal principles at stake affect every federal contractor whose views the government dislikes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Verbeek’s trade with Philadelphia to acquire Gauthier in January 2024 has been widely praised, but his decision to ship center Trevor Zegras to the Flyers last summer has received criticism while Zegras thrives in Philadelphia.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff previously declined to honor certain federal immigration detainers, drawing criticism from state lawmakers and prompting legislative changes.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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His quest to fly causes troubles in his family, condemnation from the conservative society and even warnings from the security personnel in the city as flying in Diyarbakir is a security concern for the state.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The event's organizers had been under mounting pressure from sponsors and politicians to cancel the gigs by the rapper, who has drawn widespread condemnation for making antisemitic remarks and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The lions roared, and disapprobation was their message.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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These cases involved monumental pieces of wrongdoing, yet the Justice Department and the federal courts allowed the New York chump-change cases against Trump—built on far smaller frauds—to get all the attention—and ultimately—the disapprobation.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Disapproval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproval. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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